It is a unique yet crucial part of the Canada Immigration system. Provinces/territories actively participate in selecting the right immigrant who possess the skills, work experience and attributes that matches with their labor market and economic needs.
Key Features of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):
Targeted Selection:
The PNP identifies and selects individuals with skills, work experience and qualifications that are in demand within the province/territory. Each province/territory has their own PNP except Quebec.
CRS Points:
Candidates who are issued with provincial nomination through PNP are awarded with additional CRS points in the federal Express Entry program increasing their chances of receiving Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Categories:
PNPs usually have multiple categories targeting specific group of applicants. Such as, Skilled Worker Stream, International Graduate Stream, Entrepreneur Stream and more.
Regular Draws:
Regular draws are held by the Canadian government where applicants are invited to apply for a provincial nomination which can lead to permanent residency visa.